New Castle County property record for 17 Basalt St, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,883 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $260,486 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,185 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-007.40-107 |
| Primary APN | 14-007.40-107 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,883 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,883 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 225 ft deep x 101 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 17 BASALT ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-2013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | STONEFIELD |
| Legal Lot Number | 104 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 16808 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BASALT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 23, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200423960 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 17 BASALT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000120964 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211019-0120964 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYNE, PA 19087 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,185.00 (+15.65%) | $457,700 (+419.52%) Land $102,000 Building $355,700 | |
| 2024 | $424,350 | ||
| 2023 | $2,754.00 | $88,100 Land $8,700 Building $79,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 72% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 139 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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